Choosing a course
How to Choose CPR & AED Training for Your Team
Start with what your people need to learn, then check the course content, evidence and practical arrangements before booking.
Training guides & checklists
Plan your CPR &
AED training.
Compare courses and group prices, plan equipment checks and organise training across your locations with practical guides from DST.
Clear answers before you book.
Training costs
Defibrillator Training Cost: Onsite Group Prices
DST’s standard onsite course is priced per group. Here is what the published price includes and how to plan your enquiry.
Refresher planning
CPR & AED Refresher Training: Planning Your Next Session
Use a refresher to revisit skills and bring your team’s training arrangements up to date. Start with the roles and requirements involved.
AED buying checklist
Choosing a Workplace Defibrillator and Training Package
A useful defibrillator quotation connects the device, its location, your team’s training and the work needed to keep it ready.
Multi-site records
Managing AED and Training Records Across Multiple Sites
Start with an accurate site list, then connect each location’s equipment, training needs and responsible people.
Pads, batteries & checks
AED Pads, Batteries and Readiness Checks: Owner’s Guide
Use the instructions for your exact AED model to set its checking routine. Keep a record of what was checked, when and by whom.
Dental training checklist
Dental CPR and BLS Training: Practice Booking Checklist
Specify the clinical skills and evidence your practice needs before comparing course prices or arranging a date.
Before you book
Define what you need.
- Identify who will attend and their roles.
- Confirm whether the core CPR/AED course matches the learning outcomes required.
- Highlight clinical, paediatric, qualification or CPD requirements.
- Count delegates at each location and consider shift coverage.
- Choose preferred dates and note how flexible you can be.
- Identify the person authorised to confirm the booking.
Before the day
Prepare the space
and the people.
Training room
Arrange a suitable room with space for practical learning, suitable access and minimal interruptions.
Access information
Share the address, sign-in arrangements, parking information and an onsite contact.
Delegate information
Confirm attendees, the session time and any information needed for certificates with DST.
Adjustments
Discuss accessibility or communication requirements ahead of the session so arrangements can be agreed.
If you already have an AED, send its make and model and explain where it is kept. Ask your trainer which equipment details or local arrangements would be useful for the session.
After the session
Keep the learning connected.
- Keep the training records and certificates your organisation needs.
- Share relevant local arrangements with colleagues.
- Check that staff know how to access emergency equipment.
- Identify a suitable future training review date.
- Include new starters when reviewing training needs.
Training and equipment care are separate tasks. Follow your AED manufacturer’s instructions for checks, servicing and consumable replacement, and use your organisation’s procedures for local emergency arrangements.
Useful official guidance.
These external resources can help your training lead review requirements. Choose guidance appropriate to the setting and staff roles.
Dental resuscitation
RCUK quality standards for training and resuscitation in primary dental care.
Visit RCUK